Execution dates have been set for two Alabama death row inmates by the state’s Supreme Court. Both convicted killers are scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection on the day of their executions in October 2017. This first inmate, who is scheduled to be executed on October 5, is Jeffrey Lynn Borden. Borden […]

As reported by Fox 10 News, actor Nicolas Cage visited USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile yesterday. Cage was spotted working his way through the pediatric intensive care unit and the USS Hope, an infusion unit, where children fighting cancer are treated. Those at the hospital say that he stayed for over an hour […]

Two Birmingham truckers are packing up their rigs and heading for Texas, but they are delivering something a little different on this trip. George Lawson and Alvin Brand work for Universal Trucking out of Tarrant. The company is donating two trailers to fill with donations and supplies for flood victims, and Lawson and Brand plan […]

This “interview” is too rich to miss!

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the very first treatment that genetically engineers blood cells to destroy leukemia in child patients. The treatment opens up a new era in cancer care, which means a great deal to Alabama. According to Children’s of Alabama, more than 190 children in Alabama are diagnosed with various forms of […]

Yesterday Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office announced that Jack Lamar Jordan had been arrested as part of an ongoing joint federal-state investigation revolving around the distribution of marijuana. What makes this arrest of particular consequence is Jordan’s alleged connection with the earlier arrest of Conecuh County Commissioner John William Andrews Jr. Earlier this year, Commissioner […]

Yellowhammer News is excited to announce a new experience for listeners of Yellowhammer Radio. The Ford Faction is a high-energy talk show focusing on two simple principles that ignite listeners across the state of Alabama: God and country. Ford Brown, Sam Warren, and Zac Johnson take listeners on a roller coaster ride every weekday, covering topics from […]

Get ready folks, college football season is almost here! After months of agonizing anticipation, hundreds of thousands of fans will flock to their favorite schools on Saturday with the hope to see the beginning of a very successful season. Auburn fans will be no exception. About 87,000 of them will pile into Jordan-Hare Stadium to […]

Candace Owens joins The Ford Faction to cover a ridiculous Black Lives Matter demand list. That includes, white privilege, white guilt, and even giving up your home. Candace has gone viral with her hot takes which you can see on Youtube, Facebook, or other platforms @redpillblack. Twitter: @RedPillBlack YouTube: Red Pill Black Subscribe to the […]

As reported by WKRG News, an Alabama teacher has been arrested and charged with second-degree rape of a student. The Etowah County Sheriff’s office arrested Sonya Ann Wilks Bailwy, 51, after she allegedly sent sexually explicit images and engaged in sexual acts with a student while she was employed by the Etowah County Board of […]

Houston mega-church pastor Joel Osteen has received widespread criticism for his seemingly passive response to Hurricane Harvey. Meanwhile, Alabama’s largest church—Church of the Highlands—has been busy mobilizing efforts to help victims of the storm. As one of the church’s pastors, Layne Schranz, told ABC 33/40: “Everyone of us at Church of the Highlands feels the […]

In the wake of what is shaping up to be one of the worst natural disasters in American history, Gov. Kay Ivey pledged her support to the state of Texas saying, “If they need us, we’ll be ready to serve.” Now it appears Gov. Ivey is backing that promise up. As reported by WHNT News, […]

As Hurricane Harvey hurled toward the coast of Texas, many understood the potential for danger; few knew just how bad it was going to get. Since making landfall as a category 4 hurricane, Harvey has unloaded 9 trillion gallons of water, causing one of the worst flooding disasters in Texas history. With so many people […]

As reported by WSFA News, Alexander City Police confirmed the body of 42-year-old Thomas Spence has been found in Lake Martin. Spence went missing last week while swimming with friends in the lake. According to Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner, Spence’s friends say that he went under the water and just never resurfaced. He […]

Yellowhammer is excited to announce a new feature on our website that will stream real time scores of high school football games across Alabama. Scorestream, a one stop shop to view all of the latest high school football scores, is now available on the Yellowhammer News along the right side of our home page. An easy search feature […]

Red Cross volunteers from all over Alabama are heading to Texas and Louisiana to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. Some volunteers have already left, and others are leaving on Monday. According to ABC 33/40, the Red Cross is preparing for an extended relief effort. Marcus Newell, Regional Disaster Officer for the Red Cross in Alabama, says the […]

As reported by AL.com, the U.S. Geological Survey registered a 2.2 magnitude earthquake early Sunday morning. Generally, earthquakes of that magnitude are mild and do not tend to cause any damage. And no incidents of damage have been reported as a result of this one. It occurred just north of Jamestown, which would equate to […]

According to the Tuscaloosa News, Alabama defensive tackle Raekwon Davis was shot in the leg outside of a Tuscaloosa bar early Sunday morning. The 20-year-old was hospitalized with a minor injury to his leg. Investigators believe he may have been hit by a stray bullet. “The victim told investigators he was standing outside of Bar 17 when […]

Late last night, Amy Hyde tweeted a video of her little brother scoring a touchdown for Vestavia Hills High School in Birmingham, but this was no ordinary touchdown celebration. Amy’s brother, Jake Pratt, is an 18-year old senior with Down Syndrome and in Vestavia’s 30-3 win over Briarwood Christian, Jake romped for a long touchdown […]

Walking the halls of Fair Hope High, Frances Grace Hirs looks like any other senior—a vibrant, happy young woman with a bright future ahead. Behind every person, however, is a story, and Frances Grace’s story is one of courage, inspiration, and hope; a story of an incredibly brave girl who has fought for her life […]

The Final 30 is a smorgasbord of both topics AND food as we all say goodbye to soon to be beach bum Scott Chambers. Yellowhammer Radio hosts and Amanda Head still found time to talk about the Left Coast’s rampant hypocrisy and double standard when it comes to marriage, feminism, and protecting the environment. Subscribe […]

In the final installment of our high school football preview, Yellowhammer News breaks down the key teams in AISA. The Alabama Independent School Association has been the corporate gathering of many private Alabama schools since 1970. While its main goal is to provide an avenue for state private schools to excel in academics, the association also provides its […]

by S. McEachin Otts This is a teaching moment in the South and in our nation—a time to make lemonade from lemons! How could inanimate statues provide the key to the elusive outcome that we all want—racial harmony? Well, for one thing, this will not involve racially manipulative politics, and that alone is a reason […]

Former Auburn football Coach Tommy Tuberville will hold his foundation’s annual golf tournament at the Auburn University Club on October 5. The tournament will raise funds for wounded veterans who have received the purple heart for their service to our country. “The Tommy Tuberville Foundation will be making sure these veterans are remembered and have […]